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HGH Supplements - Facts and Fiction

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Now things start to get fun. It is time to separate fact from fiction and look at some of the products out on the market today. Is it possible to increase HGH levels by taking dietary supplements? Let's find out...

Every web site claims they have a simple supplement that will cause my HGH levels to skyrocket. Do these supplements work?

For the most part - no! I hate to be the one to break the news to you, but most companies in the HGH market are out to make a quick buck with exaggerated claims. Here are some claims you will see on the web and our feeling on their accuracy...

Claim: HGH will give you a 8.8% increase in muscle mass and a 14.4% loss of fat - without dieting or exercise!
This is the old bait and switch. Technically, they are not lying when they quote Dr. Rudman's number. With HGH Injections, Dr. Rudman did see a 8.8% increase in muscle mass and a 14.4% loss of fat. The problem is, they are not selling HGH Injections! These companies do not provide any evidence that their pill, powder or spray will have the same results as HGH Injections. So, they bait you with all the positives of HGH injections and then switch you to their untested supplement.
Claim: Our spray/pill/powder contains real HGH!
This statement is at best a tremendous exaggeration and at worst a complete lie. There are a couple of reasons why companies who claim to have a significant amount of HGH in their products are not being truthful. First, HGH is a prescription drug. If you put significant amounts of HGH in a dietary supplement it is no longer a supplement - it is a drug. As a drug it must meet FDA approval and only sold with prescription. So, the phrase HGH dietary supplement is an oxymoron. If a product has a significant amount of HGH, it is a drug.
If you remember from our HGH definitions page, HGH is a delicate and complex 191 amino acid hormone. This brings up the second problem with the above claim - you can not take HGH orally. So, even if a company wanted to break the law and sell HGH as a pill/spray or powder - it would not work because the HGH would break down before it ever reaches the bloodstream.
Finally, you have a financial problem with the above claim. Give Eli Lilly a call and see how much 200 micrograms (the amount a 40 year old secretes each day) of recombinant GH cost. You will quickly find out that the math just doesn't work. How can they sell a 1 month supply for $100 when the raw material would cost over $1,000 a month?
There is a case when the above claim can be true - but very exaggerated. The FDA has determined that if there is less than 2001 nanograms (ng) of the HGH drug present in a supplement - it is NOT considered a drug. The theory is that in such small trace amounts, the drug has no impact so it is not classified as a drug. Let's look at what a nanogram is...
1,000 nanograms (ng) = 1 microgram (µg)
1,000,000 micrograms = 1 gram

So, even a product that had the highest legal amount of HGH would only have 2 micrograms. Dr. Rudman gave his patients 49,500 microgram - three times a week! What this means is that technically and legally you could make the claim that your product contains real HGH. The problem is, that claim is pure marketing hype. It is not a significant source of HGH.
We defined homeopathic medicine back on the definitions page. As you recall, the homeopathic approach works by using miniscule amounts of a substance. So, some homeopathic HGH remedies could contain up to 2000 ng of real HGH. In honest homeopathic products the goal is not to replace your HGH with the HGH in the bottle (this would be impossible). The theory is that even the smallest amount of HGH can stimulate your own body to produce more HGH. This stimulation theory may be valid and we will discuss it more on our HGH enhancer article.
Claim: Our product is FDA approved!
There are no FDA Approved Dietary Supplements. The simple truth is that the FDA does not approve or disapprove of Dietary Supplements. The Dietary Supplements Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 says that Dietary Supplements do not need FDA approval. This is why there are so many supplements on the market - there is no approval process. The best advice is buyer beware.
Are there any supplements worth taking?
Luckily, yes. I know this article has been pretty depressing so far, but if you search through all the misinformation out there, sometimes you find the needle in the haystack.
Research indicates that the best way to elevate HGH levels is to stimulate the body to produce more HGH. Rather than introduce more HGH into the body, you can stimulate your own pituitary gland to produce more HGH. Remember that studies have shown that an old pituitary gland has the same capacity to produce HGH as a young pituitary gland. If we can find a way to stimulate our pituitary gland we will have the best of all worlds. You are not introducing a foreign GH, so you eliminate the side effects. Also, our body is very good at self regulating - it will not produce an excessive amount of HGH which could be harmful. In effect, you body knows best what the correct dosage of HGH is to release for your body.

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Advice HGH - Detailed research on human growth hormone (HGH) and IGF-1 supplements. Information and clinical studies on Growth Hormone products. Sound HGH advice without all the hype.

Sytropin HGH - Official Sytropin HGH website.

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Common Ingredients in Internal Cleansers

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

The following are examples of common ingredients found in internal cleansing supplements. There are nearly two hundred ingredients that can be used to cleanse the liver, colon and kidneys of harmful toxic build up, but you need to ensure that the product you decide on has at least 60% of these essential ingredients. Enuvia Internal Cleansing System is the only product on the market that contains all of the essential ingredients needed for effective, comfortable detoxification of the liver, colon and kidneys.

Parsley - The foremost diuretic recommended when urination is painful and incomplete due to an enlarged prostate.

Cranberry - Has a long history of use as a natural way to promote urinary tract health. But it's difficult to drink enough Cranberry juice each day to get the benefits. Plus, commercially prepared Cranberry juice is high in sugar and full of empty calories. Enuvia concentrates the beneficial aspects of cranberry making it healthy and easy to care for your urinary health.

Dandelion Root - Dandelion Root acts by straining and filtering toxins & wastes from the bloodstream.

Golden Seal Root - Goldenseal cleanses and promotes healthy glandular functions by increasing bile flow and digestive enzymes, thereby regulating healthy liver and spleen functions. It also eases inflamed peptic ulcers, aids digestion and relieves constipation. Goldenseal may be used to treat infections of the bladder and intestines as well.

Soy Protein - Soy may support better kidney function because it is "easier" on the kidneys than animal protein. Animal protein increases the workload on the kidneys making them work harder to filter out the waste by-products produced by animal protein. Soy protein may also be beneficial in supporting a better nutritional status in dialysis patients.

DL Methionine - is an essential sulfur amino acid which is active in the formation of numerous important compounds in your body. This amino acid aids in your body's detoxification processes. Diets deficient in this amino acid may cause a destructive breakdown and metabolism of protein. Methionine is critical in regulating the availability of folic acid, which is especially important during pregnancy.

Choline Bitartrate - Choline is an essential nutrient required by the body to make several important compounds necessary for healthy cell membranes. Choline also helps the transport of lipids from the liver.

Milk Thistle - Milk Thistle is rich in silymarin, one of the world's most potent liver protectors. In addition to shielding your liver from toxic stress, milk thistle supports you liver's regeneration function.

Dandelion Root - Dandelion exhibits hypoglycemic effects in experimental animals, and its beneficial effects on liver complaints have been well documented by both Asian practitioners and American physicians. It stimulates bile production, and helps the body get rid of excess water produced by the diseased liver. This herb has been shown to uniformly remedy chronic liver congestion, and has also been used in medical practice to successfully treat hepatitis, swelling of the liver, jaundice, and dyspepsia with deficient bile secretion.

Alfalfa - Studies have found that alfalfa's antibacterial and antiviral properties can inhibit the growth of some viruses such as herpes simplex. Alfalfa is also a detoxifier, able to cleanse the liver and bloodstream.

The article is Originally Published Here: Internal Cleansing

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What is HGH (Human Growth Hormone)?

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

The first step in our education is to become familiar with some of the terms and definitions used while discussing Human Growth Hormone. Ready? Let's jump right in...

What is a Hormone?

Hormones are tiny chemical messengers that help our body do different tasks. Hormones are made up of amino acids. Hormones are produced by the endocrine glands and then sent all over the body to stimulate certain activities. For example, Insulin is a well known hormone that helps our body digest food. Our growth, digestion, reproduction and sexual functions are all triggered by hormones.

What is Human Growth Hormone?

Human Growth Hormone (HGH or hGH) is the most abundant hormone produced by the pituitary gland (pituitary is one of the endocrine glands). The pituitary gland is located in the center of the brain. HGH is also a very complex hormone. It is made up of 191 amino acids - making it fairly large for a hormone. In fact, it is the largest protein created by the Pituitary gland.

HGH secretion reaches its peak in the body during adolescence. This makes sense because HGH helps stimulate our body to grow. But, HGH secretion does not stop after adolescence. Our body continues to produce HGH usually in short bursts during deep sleep.

Growth Hormone is known to be critical for tissue repair, muscle growth, healing, brain function, physical and mental health, bone strength, energy and metabolism. In short, it is very important to just about every aspect of our life!

What is Recombinant Growth Hormone (GH)?

Recombinant Growth Hormone is GH that is synthesized in the lab. It is a biosynthetic hormone that is identical to human growth hormone, but it is synthesized in the lab. Creating an exact replicate of HGH was not an easy task.

First scientist needed to isolate HGH. Once they achieved this step they could study the DNA make-up of the protein. Scientist quickly realized making recombinant GH would be no easy task since they had to accurately reproduce a 191 amino acid hormone.I wish I could say it was the quest to help mankind that lead to the invention of recombinant GH, but really it was money!

Pharmaceutical companies knew that there was big money to be made if they could create HGH in a test tube. Scientist from the major drug companies raced to produce the 191 amino acid hormone in a test tube. While Genentech first claimed victory in 1985, it was a short lived success. The recombinant GH they made was a 190 amino acid match - they were one amino acid off from HGH. This left the door open for Eli Lilly, who in 1986 created a 191 amino acid hormone that was an identical match to the HGH produced by the pituitary gland. The drug is called Humatrope and is the most widely used recombinant growth hormone today.

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Advice-HGH.com provides information, research, and clinical studies on HGH (Human Growth Hormone).

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Male Hair Loss

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Male hair loss affects 1 in 3 males by the age of 50. While there is currently no cure for hair loss, there are many hair loss products on the market purporting to remedy male hair loss and thinning hair. Not all potential hair loss products are created equal. Some hair loss products are designed to only cover up the signs of hair loss, such as wigs, toupees, and hair dyes. Other hair loss treatments lack scientific background for their claims to treat hair loss. Because hair loss is an emotional event for most men, much time and money is spent searching for a hair loss solution in the form of hair loss medications, cover-ups, and transplants.

Male Hair Loss Treatment: Prescription Hair Loss Medication

Male hair loss is generally regarded as natural, and not a disease. Nevertheless, many men choose to pursue the use of prescription medications as a hair loss treatment. The most popular of these prescription hair loss medications is Propecia. Propecia is the brand name of finasteride, a chemical that partially blocks the effects of male hormones that are thought to contribute to male hair loss.

While Propecia has shown some e ffectiveness as a hair loss treatment, it is not a natural solution to male hair loss. It requires a physician’s visit for a prescription, and has sexual side effects in some users. Its effects wear off immediately upon discontinuing use, resulting in further hair loss. A one month supply of Propecia costs approximately $70-$100, making it one of the more expensive hair loss treatments on the market.

By contrast, Procerin for male hair loss is available without a prescription. It is a natural hair loss product, with no dangerous chemicals or side effects. Procerin is a safe alternative to prescription hair loss treatments. Procerin is the only all-natural hair loss solution backed by our 90-Day Guarantee.

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